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Caddi Drawer generates searchable 2D drawings, saving design time and procurement costs

Design World

When it comes to designing parts, it’s best not to reinvent the wheel. Imagine, as an engineer, spending hours, days, or even months designing a part, only to find out later that it already exists. Unfortunately, it’s all too common, especially in machine building and manufacturing facilities that have been operating for decades. The problem… The post Caddi Drawer generates searchable 2D drawings, saving design time and procurement costs appeared first on Design World.

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Zoox gets ready to launch robotaxi service in Las Vegas

Robotics Business Review

Zoox is expanding the geofence for its operations in Las Vegas. | Credit: Zoox Over the past year, Zoox Inc. has made significant progress on its autonomous robotaxi service roadmap. In February, the Amazon.com subsidiary announced that it completed a key milestone: deploying its robotaxi on open public roads with passengers. In the shadow of the disappointing news from competitor Cruise, which lost its autonomous operating permit from the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), closed it

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ABB Robotics teams with innovative tech start-up to deliver sustainable and affordable housing

Robotics Automation News

ABB Robotics is collaborating with UK-based tech start-up Automated Architecture, or AUAR, to advance the use of robotic micro-factories to build affordable, sustainable low energy timber homes.

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North Carolina Plastics Processor to Lay Off Almost Half of Workforce

Plastics Today

Part of Germany’s Wirthwein Group, the operation in New Bern, NC, mainly molds parts for dishwashers, Samsung products, and the automotive sector.

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Advanced Traceability: Implementing Reliable, Compliant Tracking in Manufacturing

The rising complexity of today’s complex hardware products, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing processes has introduced an increased risk for companies. In the event of a defect, recall, or customer complaint, manufacturers must quickly identify and trace the affected parts and components, including their maintenance, installation, and purchase history – back to the purchase order.

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Making it Happen in a Man’s World

NIST

With a career of more than 40 years in the manufacturing industry, I can look back now and see that I was greatly influenced by my father, who worked for an engineering firm. He shared his vast mechanical know-how with me. The two of us worked on many projects together, including rebuilding my car’s engine – an experience that wasn’t common among my peers at the time.

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Banner Engineering Shines Light On Hard-to-See Spaces With New Strip Light

Control.com

Expanding its WLF12 series of flexible LED strip lights, Banner Engineering has released a daylight white light variant. The new LED strip brings bright illumination to industrial applications where light is needed.

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